Pernis, Netherlands

Pernis is a neighborhood and submunicipality (since 3 March 2010) of Rotterdam, Netherlands. The district has a population of 4,845 (2018) on a total area size of 1.60 km² (0.62 sq mi). Pernis is thus a full submunicipality of Rotterdam, but the former independent municipality had its own district council already. Although surrounded by ports, Pernis has preserved its village-like atmosphere very well.

Pernis
Pernis (light green) within Rotterdam (purple).
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceSouth Holland
Municipality1.Rotterdam
Population
4.789
Pernis in 1865.

Pernis is best known for its petrochemical industry. Refineries define its skyline. Shell's sprawling complex located there is the largest oil refinery in Europe, and one of the largest in the world.

Pernis was merged with 's-Gravenambacht in 1832. It remained an independent municipality until 1934, when it was merged into Rotterdam.[1]

Demography

Residents by age (2011)

Age Number %
0 t/m 4 year 279 5,8%
5 t/m 9 year 267 5,6%
10 t/m 14 year 273 5,7%
15 t/m 19 year 264 5,5%
20 t/m 34 year 855 17,9%
35 t/m 54 year 1.455 30,4%
55 t/m 64 year 592 12,4%
65 t/m 79 year 580 12,1%
80 years and older 224 4,7%
Total 4789 100%

Births and deaths(2010)

Number by 1000 inhabitants
Birth 54 11,2
Deceased 40 8,3

Residents by origin (2011)

Origin Number %
Dutch 3998 84%
Not-Western immigrant 440 9%
Western immigrant 351 7%
Total 4789 100%

Household composition (2011)

Type of household Number %
One-person household 675 30,8%
Couple without children 668 30,4%
Couple with children 590 27%
One-parent household with children 195 8,9%
Other households 65 3%
Total 2193 100%

Born in Pernis
  • Sjaak Troost (born 1959) – Feyenoord football (soccer) defender

See also

References
  1. Ad van der Meer and Onno Boonstra, Repertorium van Nederlandse gemeenten, KNAW, 2011.


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